Atanu Datta wrote:
Hi Praveen,
There was a discussion on iLUG-Delhi on similar lines, on which LFY ran a story by compiling the inputs from the mailing list and posing some questions to the official RH India spokesperson then... Here I reproduce the complete QnA:
Q: Although we’re aware of free (as in beer) RHEL alternatives like CentOS, what if I opt to use RHEL without buying a subscription? Is that 'legally' possible?
A: RHEL is open source software governed by GPL licensing. As per the GPL terms it is freely available on the Internet for download and use. Since this would be free download without subscription, it would not cover any support, updates or any of the benefits that a subscription would entitle. Once the subscription period ends, unless it is renewed again, the service support ceases. However, the customer can still continue using the product.
This answers my earlier question about RedHat.